I have never done a follow-up to any of my episodes before. But, I’m doing one for my National D-Day Memorial episode. I attended our local Memorial Day ceremony, and hope that you did, too. It’s so important, especially now, before we lose any more WWII, Korean War
It was a bit stormy the day my wife and I were supposed to head up to shoot the show. Should we risk it or reschedule? We decided to risk it! And, it was worth the risk. The storm clouds made for dramatic vistas, subdued lighting and deep Spring greens.
As the summer recreation season begins, I wanted to remind you to make plans to ramble out to the County parks in your backyard. This week’s show is condensed from the three shows recorded early this Spring in the three counties where the Virginia Mountains, Blue Ridge Highlands, and
This week’s show is a special tribute to our fallen veterans, and an encouragement for viewers to make plans now to get out on Memorial Day to show your appreciation by attending one of the many Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremonies. If you can ramble on out to the National
A number of years ago, my wife and I took our kids on a rambling expedition to Leavenworth, Washington and found it to be a charming town with a Bavarian theme. We loved the fact that the entire town joined in – the women in Alpine Dresses (actually Drndl Dresses), the
This is my first effort to combine two shows into one half-hour episode of Rocky’s Ramblings. It just seemed that both are timely and important. So, join me in celebrating the anticipated re-opening of Jamison Mill Park within a month, and head out to enjoy Saturday morning community breakfasts.
Philpott Lake has been a cherished gem and outdoor recreation haven in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains since the 1960’s. One visit to the Overlook, with it’s Million Dollar View, and you’ll agree! I rambled out to talk with Park Ranger Brian Stewart to highlight
This was a very special rambling for me – to commemorate the birthday of, Thomas Jefferson, principle author of the Declaration of Independence, our 1st Secretary of State, our 2nd Vice President, our 3rd President, the author of the Lewis & Clark Expedition, the visionary behind the Louisiana Purchase, and the
Every town in America has a story – and people trying to tell that story. I wanted to do something to let you hear that story of Martinsville, Virginia. I should say PART of that story. In a half-hour show, there’s no way I can get to all of the
This is a little different than the normal destination sites that I like to cover on this show. This is a place to go BEFORE you start your weekend of rambling. Oh, and you’re not gonna wanna miss the special interview in the middle… Watch the show, and you’
Many have watched and waited for the re-construction of the entrance bridge into Jamison Mill Park and Philpott Lake in Franklin County, Virginia. So, how’s it going? Well, here’s a special report looking at that effort. There is much to celebrate about this project. First, IT IS FINISHED,
This week’s show is an interview with Park Ranger Charlene Goad about what there is to do at Fairy Stone State Park in Patrick County, Virginia. Click here to see it on a map: Fairy Stone State Park Enjoy the Show! Below, I’ll put internet links and other